Richard ChanDec 23, 20182 minIt is really that simple.If you don’t want your puppy to do something, don’t allow it. It is really that simple. Be very vigilant in keeping your puppy on the...
Richard ChanDec 15, 20182 minCrate is not just for when you are goneCrate is a great training tool that is very underrated. It also has a very negative association because people humanize their dogs (e.g....
Richard ChanDec 13, 20184 minDon’t take the dog home!All the dog needs is NOT only love! When we become very emotional in trying to save a dog, we can often forget whether we can actually...
Richard ChanNov 2, 20181 minMy dog's best friend is me"My dog needs a best friend. That is why I take him to the dog park." Your dog's best friend should be YOU; it should not be your...
Richard ChanOct 11, 20181 minI can’t crate my dog for 8 hours!Q: l can’t leave my dog in the crate for 8 hours! A: If you feel bad about leaving your dog in a crate for 8 hours, l like you to think...
Richard ChanSep 26, 20182 minThe most important thing about aggression rehab.I have seen lots of dogs that have been trained by "aggressive dogs experts" who look really scared of making any mistake. When I look at...
Richard ChanSep 4, 20181 minIt is really simple.Think like a dog mother, not a fur mom. Be extremely black and white, do not give your dog million shades of greys with excessive...
Richard ChanAug 22, 20181 minYou are a mirrorYou are like a mirror to your dog. If you cannot stand being away from your dog for a second, your dog will likely also feel the same...
Richard ChanJul 25, 20184 minThe power of “no” and the power to protectHarley just went back to Whistler BC after finishing his boarding here. We just finished a lesson with his lovely owners, who came here...
Richard ChanJun 22, 20182 minWhy are you afraid to say no?I have seen so many owners who were afraid to correct their dogs. Many of them have been to other training classes and they were told...
Richard ChanJun 14, 20181 minQuality timeQ: l spend awesome quality time with my dog when we snuggle on the sofa watching tv together. Other than that, what else do you recommend...
Richard ChanOct 21, 20173 minBe the dog mother on Frankie’s first day.Many puppies are overwhelmed by the amount of attention they receive once they arrive in their new homes. When they are with their...
Richard ChanOct 19, 20173 minMy puppy is out of control!Puppy owners often told me they could not get their puppies to calm down until they have given the puppies lots of exercise. This is a...
Richard ChanSep 25, 20175 minHelpless, hopeless, and powerless!!!"My dog just attacked someone for no reason. He has always been a sweetheart and we have socialized him extensively with people and dogs....
Richard ChanAug 30, 20174 minYou have a choice."My dog won't stop whining in the crate, jumping up on guests, nipping our hands when we try to pet her, and she chews all our leashes...
Richard ChanAug 18, 20172 minDo you want to work in an organized office or a messy garage?Many people feel bad about implementing structure for their dogs. But structure is not a bad thing. It is good for your dogs. Dogs...
Richard ChanAug 9, 20172 minDo you want a gold digger?Dogs should not only work for you or listen to you when you give him food. It does not matter whether the dog was bred for whatever...
Richard ChanAug 2, 20173 minDoes your dog respect your "no"?We condition a dog to know what "yes' means by pairing it with rewards. We will praise the dog, give the dog food/treat/physical touch...
Richard ChanJun 24, 20174 minDon't just feed your kid candiesBefore Buzo goes home, we are doing a lot of proofing of his behaviour in the house especially around the kitchen and dinning area to...
Richard ChanJun 16, 20173 minWill you give my dog lots of love?How do we help a dog to stop reacting out of fear? We don't do that by giving the dog lots of affection. We don't get there by letting...